Preparation for Graduate School Applications

plan icon

Applying to graduate school in psychology requires careful planning and preparation. 

  • Start planning early: Give yourself enough time to research, prepare, and meet deadlines.

  • Research programs: Identify areas of psychology that align with your career goals and interests.

  • Meet academic prerequisites: Ensure you have relevant coursework, research experience, and a competitive GPA.

  • Gain experience: Participate in internships, research, or volunteer work to strengthen your application.

  • Take the GRE: Prepare and take the GRE if required by your target programs.

  • Build your CV: Highlight relevant academic, research, and professional experiences.

  • Write a personal statement: Outline your academic goals, research interests, and fit for the program.

  • Secure strong recommendations: Ask professors or supervisors who know you well to write letters.

  • Plan your budget: Research tuition, fees, and funding options such as scholarships or assistantships.

  • Prepare for interviews: Be ready to discuss your background, research, and career goals.

  • Stay mindful of deadlines: Make sure to track and meet all application deadlines for each program.

Below are resources that can help you prepare: 

 

Application Components

Application Icon

Tools and information to help you navigate the graduate school application process, including resources for program research, GRE preparation, financial aid, and tips for crafting strong personal statements and securing recommendation letters.

Graduate Programs in Psychology

Graduate School

An overview of the various graduate programs available in psychology, including areas of specialization such as clinical, counseling, developmental, cognitive, and industrial-organizational psychology. 

coming soon

coming soon

Adelphi University MA in Mental Health Counseling https://www.adelphi.edu/program/graduate/mental-health-counseling/ 
Baruch MA in Mental Health Counseling https://weissman.baruch.cuny.edu/graduate-studies/masters-of-arts-in-mental-health-counseling/ 
Brooklyn MA in Mental Health Counseling https://www.brooklyn.edu/academics/programs/mental-health-counseling-ma/
City College of New York (CCNY) MA in Mental Health Counseling https://www.ccny.cuny.edu/psychology/ccny-masters-in-mhc?srsltid=AfmBOooAlTW1tIK7rF0AIifbbF42v8urPAxzJs8lgtuODaiqUmWxqEoF
College of Staten Island (CUNY) MA in Clinical Mental Health Counseling https://www.csi.cuny.edu/academics-and-research/departments-programs/psychology/master-arts-clinical-mental-health-counseling-ma 
Fordham University MSE in Mental Health Counseling https://bulletin.fordham.edu/gse/counseling-and-counseling-psychology/mental-health-counseling-mse/#overviewtext 
Hofstra University MA in Mental Health Counseling https://www.hofstra.edu/counseling-mental-health-graduate/mental-health-counseling-ma.html 
Hunter College (CUNY) MS in Mental Health Counseling https://education.hunter.cuny.edu/admissions/graduate-programs/counseling-programs/mental-health-counseling/ 
Iona University MA in Mental Health Counseling https://www.iona.edu/academics/explore-majors-programs/mental-health-counseling-ma-degree 
John Jay College of Criminal Justice MA in Forensic Mental Health Counseling https://www.jjay.cuny.edu/academics/graduate-programs/ma-forensic-mental-health-counseling 
Lehman College (CUNY) MS in Clinical Mental Health Counseling https://www.lehman.edu/academics/education/counseling-leadership-literacy-special-education/Graduate-Programs/Counselor-Education/Clinical-Mental-Health-Counseling/ 
Long Island University (LIU) Brooklyn MS in Mental Health Counseling https://www.liu.edu/brooklyn/academics/school-of-health-professions/academic-programs/MS-Mental-Health-Counseling 
Manhattan University MS in Mental Health Counseling https://manhattan.edu/academics/graduate-programs/counseling_mental-health-counseling.php 
Marist MA in Clinical Mental Health Counseling https://www.marist.edu/social-behavioral-sciences/graduate/mental-health/about 
Mercy College MS in Mental Health Counseling https://www.mercy.edu/academics/programs/mental-health-counseling 
New York Institute of Technology (NYIT) MS in Mental Health Counseling https://www.nyit.edu/academics/degrees/mental-health-counseling-ms/ 
NYU Steinhardt MA in Counseling for Mental Health and Wellness https://steinhardt.nyu.edu/programs/counseling-mental-health-and-wellness
Pace University MS in Mental Health Counseling https://www.pace.edu/program/mental-health-counseling-ms
Queens MS in Mental Health Counseling https://www.qc.cuny.edu/ga/master-of-science-in-mental-health-counseling/ 
St. John's University MSE in Clinical Mental Health Counseling https://www.stjohns.edu/academics/programs/clinical-mental-health-counseling-master-science-education 
Teachers College, Columbia University ME in Counseling Psychology https://www.tc.columbia.edu/counseling-and-clinical-psychology/counseling/degrees--requirements/psychological-counseling-mental-health-counseling-edm/ 
Touro College MS in Mental Health Counseling https://shs.touro.edu/rmi/cmhc/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=shs%20mhc%20search%20%231&utm_location=9004287&utm_term=masters%20in%20counseling%20psychology&utm_network=g&gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAjw1NK4BhAwEiwAVUHPUGq_eCWLm58yWclFWi4S8kpmcYd-a6QMmo3cUxIlsssZyNmprx1MkhoCYN8QAvD_BwE 
University at Albany (SUNY) MS in Mental Health Counseling https://www.albany.edu/graduate/mental-health-counseling-ms
Yeshiva University MA in Mental Health Counseling https://www.yu.edu/ferkauf/degrees-programs/mental-health-counseling

coming soon

School Social Work Program Website
Adelphi University https://www.adelphi.edu/program/masters-in-social-work-msw/
College of St. Rose https://www.strose.edu/social-work/
Columbia University https://socialwork.columbia.edu/
CUNY College of Staten Island https://www.csi.cuny.edu/academics-and-research/departments-programs/social-work
CUNY Hunter College https://sssw.hunter.cuny.edu/
CUNY Lehman https://www.lehman.edu/academics/social-work/index.php
CUNY York College https://www.york.cuny.edu/social-work
Daemen College https://www.daemen.edu/academics/fields-study/social-work
Fordham University https://www.fordham.edu/gsss
Greater Rochester Collaborative https://www.brockport.edu/academics/social_work/msw.html
Keuka College https://www.keuka.edu/academics/programs/social-work
Long Island University - Brooklyn https://www.liu.edu/brooklyn/academics/school-of-education/msw
Long Island University - C.W. Post https://liu.edu/post/social-work
Nazareth College https://www2.naz.edu/academics/grad/social-work
New York University https://socialwork.nyu.edu/
Nyack College https://www.nyack.edu/program/msw/
Roberts Wesleyan University https://www.roberts.edu/graduate/programs/social-work/
SUNY Brockport https://www.brockport.edu/academics/social_work/
SUNY Albany https://www.albany.edu/ssw
SUNY Binghamton https://www.binghamton.edu/social-work/
SUNY Buffalo https://socialwork.buffalo.edu/
SUNY Stony Brook https://socialwelfare.stonybrookmedicine.edu/
Syracuse University https://falk.syr.edu/social-work/
Touro College https://gssw.touro.edu/
Yeshiva University https://www.yu.edu/wurzweiler

 

coming soon

coming soon

coming soon

coming soon

coming soon

coming soon

coming soon